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STAAR: Tuesday Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During Exploraton, which European country spread the Catholic faith?

a)

Spain

b)

Britain

c)

France

d)

Germany

2.

During Exploraton, which European country wanted more territories to expand their empires? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Spain

b)

Britain

c)

France

3.

Which four were reasons for European colonization of North America? (Select four choces.)

a)

Find trade routes to Asia

b)

Spread Christianity to North America

c)

gain political power

d)

create better lives

e)

form alliances with other countries and governments

4.

Which country wanted furs?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Germany

5.

1607

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

6.

1620

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

7.

First representative government

a)

Virginia House of Burgesses

b)

Mayflower Compact

8.

First self government

a)

Virginia House of Burgesses

b)

Mayflower Compact

9.

Jamestown, Virigina, was established for ________ purposes and Plymouth, Massachesettes for ________ purposes.

a)

reform, suffrage

b)

defense, education

c)

religious, economic/ business

d)

economic/ business, religious

10.

Pilgrims/ Puritans established Plymouth, Massachusettes. They later established the Mayflower Compact, the first ______ government.

a)

self

b)

oligrachy

c)

school board

d)

lottery based

11.

Which three lead to the first self-governments in the colonies?

(select three options)

a)

slow communication

b)

conflicts with the French

c)

distance from the king

d)

need for laws

12.

Which three of the following states were established by religious groups escaping religious presecution?

a)

Maryland by Catholics

b)

Pennsylvania by Quakers (PennQuakes)

c)

Massachusettes by Puritians

d)

California by the Rebellion

13.

Which of the three describes the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

(select three options)

a)

allowed election of representatives

b)

extended voting rights

c)

written by Thomas Hooker

d)

opened harbors in port cities

14.

Depended on fishing, whaling, furs and shipbuilding

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

15.

Rocky soil with coldest climate

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

16.

Wheat+ barley+ flour+ rye= "bread basket"

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

17.

warm and mild climate to moderate, plus fertile soil

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

18.

agriculutral economy with cash crops farmed in large farms called plantations

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

19.

warmest/ hottest climate

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

20.

New York, Boston, and New Orleans are all _____.

(select three choices)

a)

coastal cities

b)

located by water

c)

land locked (not near a water source)

d)

port cities

21.

The increase of cash crops in the South, and use of slavery on southern plantations lead to _______ and ______.

(select two options)

a)

War of 1812

b)

Transatlantic

Slave Trade

c)

higher taxes and pregulations for plantation owners

d)

higher incomes and profits for plantation owners

22.

During the early colonial era, slaves in the South worked on plantations, while slaves in the North worked on ________ jobs

a)

fur trapper

b)

fishing and whaling

c)

trade and skilled related jobs

d)

factory

23.

In the free enterprise system, you may_______________.

(select three choices)

a)

start your own business or company to meet a need

b)
decide what fees to charge for a service or product
c)
own and run any business as long as the laws are obeyed
d)

avoid paying taxes

by creating off shore accounts

24.

Under Mercantilsim, the colonies' economy were hurt when they were forced to trade only with their "Mother Country," who was _______.

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Britian

25.

What were the two effects of the French & Indian War? (Select two choices.)

a)

Applalachian Mountains used as the Proclamation Line

b)

Colonies taxed to pay the king's debts

c)

trade with Canada increased

d)

Germamy sped up automotive manufacturieg

26.

Which mountain range was used by King George as the Proclamation Line of 1783?

a)

Appalachain Mountains

b)

Rocky Mountains

27.

Why did the colonists adopt "No taxation without representation" as their slogan?

a)

They did not.

b)

They were represented in British Parliament.

c)

They were not represented in British Parliament.

28.

Which British economic policies were used to tax the colonies? (Select four choices)

a)

Sugar

Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Townshed

Act

d)

Tea Act

e)

Property Act

29.

Why did the Sons of Liberty, lead by Samuel Adams, lead boycotts against British goods?

a)

They did not

b)

to protest the Sugar, Stamp, Townshed and Tea Acts (taxes)

c)

to promote the Sugar, Stamp, Townshed and Tea Acts (taxes)

d)

to protest school and road closures

30.

Why did the Sons of Liberty, lead by Samuel Adams, stage the Boston Tea Party?

a)

They did not

b)

to protest the Tea Act

c)

to promote Tea

d)

to protest the location of the next Super Bowl

31.

King George punish the colonies with the Intolerable Acts, which closed Boston Harbor. Why did this negatively impact the colonies economically?

(Select two choices.)

a)

They could not make a profit from trading

b)

They could not trade.

c)

It did not

d)

They could not keep summer travel plans.

32.

The colonists were forced to house British soldiers (Red Coats)

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Tea Act

c)

Boston Massacre

d)

Townshed Acts

33.

British soldiers (Red Coats) fired at the Boston crowd

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Tea Act

c)

Boston Massacre

d)

Townshed Acts

34.

First American to die at the Boston Massarce and thus, the American Revolution.

a)

Abigail Adams

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Crispus Attucks

d)

Samuel Adams

35.

George Washington was the _______ of the Continental Army (colonial army).

a)

medical supervisor

b)

comptroller

c)

accountant

d)

Commander

36.

First battle of the American Revolution

a)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Battle of Saratoga

37.

Listed 27 grivances against the King.

a)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Battle of Saratoga

38.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness=

Unalienable Rights

a)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Battle of Saratoga

39.

Colonies break up letter to King George III

List of grievances (complaints) to King:

1. ¼ ing of Red Coats

2. Taxes

a)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Battle of Saratoga

40.

Why is Saratoga the "turning point" of the American Revolution?

a)

The colonies invented new weaponary.

b)

Benjamin Franklin convinced France to aid the colonies against Britain

c)

The colonies were able to cut down timer from the New England colonies to build ships.

d)

The colonies were able to obtain wheat and bread from the Middle colonies

41.

Washington trains the Continental Army

a)

Winter at Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Treaty of Paris

42.

Continental Army motivated to coninue fighting

a)

Winter at Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Treaty of Paris

43.

British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington

a)

Winter at Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Treaty of Paris

44.

King George accepts defeat

U.S. border is extended towards the Mississippi River

a)

Winter at Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Treaty of Paris

45.

Largest signature on the Declaration of Independence

a)

John Miller

b)

Stephen Soundheim

c)

Patrick Leonard

d)

John Hancock

46.
a)

John Depp

b)

John Miller

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

John Lennon

47.

Why did the Articles of Confedertion fail?

(select two choices)

a)

No national army

b)

Most government power given to the states

c)

Post Office

d)

Northwest Ordinance

48.

Why did the Articles of Confederation give the majority of government power to the states?

a)

It feared an abuse leader

b)

It was traumatized by the King

c)

It did not

d)

To avoid international wars

49.

What were the two success of the Articles of Confedertaion?

a)

There were none

b)

Post Office

c)

Northwest Ordiance

d)

Shay's Rebellion

50.

Why was the Northwest Ordiance one of the two success of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It allowed unorganized terriotries to tax new settlers.

b)

It allowed unorganized territorties with populations of 60,000 to be annexed as states.

c)

It allowed unorganaised territories to declare war.

51.

What event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Whiskey Rebellion

b)

Shay's Rebellion

52.

Why was the U.S. government unable to stop Shay's Rebellion?

a)

No national army

b)

No Supreme Court

c)

No roads

d)

No executive (president)

53.

During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

54.

During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

55.

During the Constitutional Convention, which group supported keeping the states in power?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

56.

During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to shift power to the national government?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

57.

During the Constitutional Convention, why did the Anti-Federalists insisted the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?

a)

They did not

b)

to protect individual rights

c)

to create unique economic markets

58.

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?

a)

James Madison

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Mike Pence

d)

Albert Gore

59.

When was the Constitution ratified?

a)

1861

b)

1865

c)

1803

d)

1787

60.

Accoding to Popular Sovernigty, the ultimate source of government power is _______.

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legistlative

Branch

d)

the people

61.

We are Republic because we ______.

a)

vote

b)

pay taxes

c)

trade with other countries

62.

We practive Federalism by using two levels of government- the __________ and ________.

(Select two choice)

a)

state governments

b)

national government

c)

state department

d)

international embassys

63.

Limited Government: Our government is limited by the ______________.

a)

Hammubari's Code

b)

Constitution

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Writs of Assist

64.

Under Checks and Balances, the Legislative Branch, Exective Branch and the Judicial Branch all have the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two branches.

TRUE or FALSE

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Veto powers.

a)

Legislative

Branch (Congress)

b)

Executive Branch (President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

66.

Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Impeachment powers.

a)

Legislative

Branch (Congress)

b)

Executive Branch (President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

67.

Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Judicial Review to declare laws Unconstitutional.

a)

Legislative

Branch (Congress)

b)

Executive Branch (President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

68.

Under Seperation of Powers, in order to avoid any one branch from having too much power, government powers were seperated into ___ branches.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.

Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to write laws.

a)

Legislative Branch

(Congress)

b)

Executive Branch

(President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

70.

Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to enforce laws.

a)

Legislative Branch

(Congress)

b)

Executive Branch

(President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

71.

Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to interpret laws.

a)

Legislative Branch

(Congress)

b)

Executive Branch

(President)

c)

Judicial Branch

(Supreme Court)

72.

Under Judicial Review, _______ determines whether actions are consistent with, or follow,  the Constitution

a)

Legislative Branch

(Congress)

b)

Executive Branch

(President)

c)

Judical Branch

(Supreme Court)

73.

Which court case determined Judicial Review?

a)

Trenton Vs. Main

b)

Worcester Vs.

Georgia

c)

Marbury Vs. Madison

74.

Who was the Chef Justice on Marbury Vs. Madison?

a)

John Trenton

b)

John Maine

c)

John Marshall

75.

True or False.

Our Individual Rights are guranteed by our Bill of Rights

a)

True

b)

False

76.

President who set up the first Cabinet and ended Whiskey Rebellion

a)

John Adams

b)

George Washington

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Thomas Jefferson

77.

First test of the new government; quickly ended by Washington and proved the strength of the national government.

a)

Shays Rebellion

b)

Taxation without representation

c)

Marbury vs Madison

d)

Whiskey Rebellion

78.

President Washington warned America against political parties and foreign alliances.

a)

Farewell Address

b)

Domestic Policy

c)

Foreign Policy

d)

State of the Union

79.

The U.S. declares that the Western Hemisphere is off-limits from further European colonization.

a)

Embargo Act

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Alien-Sedition Acts

d)

Manifest Destiny

80.

What were the major arguements that divided the first two political parties? (Select two choices.)

a)

ecomonic policy

b)

The Federalists opened the National Bank

c)

foreign policy

d)

agricultural regulations

81.

Gained support from the wealthy business owners in the North?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

82.

Gained support from the "common man" and farmers in the South?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

83.

Alexander Hamilton established the ______.

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

84.

Thomas Jefferson established the ______.

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

85.

Why did President Andrew Jackson elimate voter requirements?

a)

to increase voter participation

b)

to elimate poll taxes

c)

to gain support from different political parties

86.

During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if President Jackson did not cancel a _______ that was hurting the South's economy.

a)

tariff (tax on imported goods)

b)

trade law

c)

ban on interstate travel

87.

During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if President Jackson did not cancel a _______ that was hurting the state's economy.

a)

tariff (tax on imported goods)

b)

trade law

c)

ban on interstate travel

88.

During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if over a tariff saying it had ___________________.

a)

states rights

(Amendment 10)

b)

right to trial by jury

c)

right to due process

89.

South Carolina used the ______

to try to nullify/ override federal law

a)

states rights

(Amendment 10)

b)

right to trial by jury

c)

right to due process

90.

President Andrew Jackson used _____, then _____ to evict Native Americans from their land in the South. (Select two choices.)

a)

Indian Removal

Act

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

State Rights

d)

Due Process

91.

The attached map is associate with the ________ and the ________. (Select two choices.)

a)

Louisiana Purchase

b)

Adams-Onis Treaty

c)

Trail of Tears

d)

Indian Removal Act

92.

The attached map is associated with President Andrew Jackson's want to access ________ and ________. (Select two choices.)

a)

Louisiana Purchase

b)

natural resources

c)

minerals

d)

Mississippi River

93.

Which area was gained though a compromise with Great Britain?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

Gadsden Purchase

c)

Louisiana Purchase

d)

Oregon Territory

94.

What year did the Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

1787

b)

1776

c)

1803

95.

The amendments listed are associated with the _________________.

a)

American Revolution

b)

Civil War

c)

Reconstruction Era

96.

These Amendments were passed during

a)

American Revolution

b)

Reconstruction (after the Civil War)

c)

Civil War

d)

War of 1812

97.

Freed all slaves, abolish slavery

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14 Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

98.

Made former slaves citizens

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14 Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

99.

Gave former male slaves the right to vote

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14 Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

100.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the __________, while James Madison wrote the ______________.

a)

Declaration of Independence, US Constitution

b)

Magna Carta,

Writ of Assist

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidlago,

Magna Carta